4 Bu 6 Ku Bayashi3417/1Powerful & frenetic taiko drumming with additional intertwining percussion rhythms & loud vocal shouts3:05
Album ANW 3417Force Of The Taiko
Joji Hirota (PRS)Powerful, frenetic taiko drumming, accompanied by loud vocal shouts and chants, bells and traditional shakuhachi (flutes).
8 tracks
- Futsu Nushi3417/2Quick-fire taiko drumming with metallic, sword-like rhythms & vocal yells throughout2:39
- Hikiyama Matsuri3417/5Taiko group with vocal shouts, hypnotic drum rhythms & bell percussion. Changes loud/soft dynamic throughout3:20
- Ikazuchi3417/6Slow taiko drums erupt into a fast & powerful groove with vocal shouts to simulate the might of thunder & lightning2:20
- Pageant III3417/7Traditional Japanese festival music with taiko drums, percussion & shakuhachi (flutes)2:54
- Shibu Roku Dance3417/8Traditional shibu roku rhythm played by taiko ensemble with lively group vocal calls3:26
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